Strategic Construction Materials Buyer

Baker Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Group in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Procurement Specialist - Construction Materials to source, procure, and coordinate timely delivery of materials and equipment for Mechanical and Industrial projects. You will drive cost-effective purchasing, vendor management, and ensure material availability in line with project specifications and company policies.

By collaborating with vendors, project teams and internal departments, you will monitor market trends, lead times, and pricing, support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field is preferred with 3+ years procurement experience, or HS diploma with 5+ years procurement experience.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Strong knowledge of building materials (piping, sheet metal, electrical, related accessories).
• Strong organizational skills and understanding of project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for construction materials to meet project timelines and budget constraints.
• Work with vendors and project managers on material procurement.
• Review project specifications, construction material take-offs, and technical documentation in coordination with engineering and construction teams.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and lead times to mitigate procurement risks to support estimating and project managers.
• Coordinate with quality control, logistics, and warehousing to ensure timely delivery and compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, track material status, and generate regular reports for stakeholders.
• Thorough understanding of Buy America (BA-BAA) domestic standards.
• Work with vendors on material pricing changes and availability. Notify estimating and Business Units of affected materials.
• Assist in project kickoff meetings.
• Schedule meetings with project team to establish criteria necessary for shop ticketing process to support workflow from detailing, through shop, to field.
• Issue shop tickets and coordinate materials with shop manager.
• Review shop tickets and spool drawings for consistency and quality.
• Work with project team to support project milestones.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Sourcing strategies

Project coordination

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field

High school diploma/GED with 5+ years procurement experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Baker Group in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Procurement Specialist - Construction Materials to source, procure, and coordinate timely delivery of materials and equipment for Mechanical and Industrial projects. You will drive cost-effective purchasing, vendor management, and ensure material availability in line with project specifications and company policies.

By collaborating with vendors, project teams and internal departments, you will monitor market trends, lead times, and pricing, support